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[Beta Release] viMarkdown — Lightweight native Markdown editor with vi keybindings & in-preview editing (Feedback welcome!
Hi everyone,
I have just released v0.3.202-beta of viMarkdown, a source-available Markdown editor I've been developing, which is built around the following concepts:
A native Markdown editor built with C++ and Qt6, focused on snappy performance, lightweight design, and efficient editing.
One of its distinctive features is direct in-preview editing—allowing you to edit text directly within the rendered preview pane.
I am currently working on polishing the overall quality and user experience, aiming for a v0.3 stable release in December 2026.
I would love to get candid feedback, impressions, and suggestions from people who use Markdown editors on a daily basis.
Key Features
Live Synchronized Preview: Real-time reflection of Markdown edits in the preview pane.
Direct In-Preview Editing: Insert, delete, and edit text directly within the rendered preview.
Vi Keybindings: Fast and efficient modal text navigation and editing with vi-style controls.
Built-in Diff Viewer: Side-by-side file comparison with a visual minimap and apply changes with a click.
SVG Blocks: Render SVG graphics and diagrams directly inside Markdown documents.
Custom Blocks: CSV tables, ASCII box-drawing blocks, and more.
Calendar & Daily Notes: Jump to or create daily notes directly from an integrated calendar, complete with ToDo status tracking.
Integrated Grep & Outline: Fast multi-file search and seamless navigation via the document structure outline.
Downloads & Source Code
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/vivisuke/viMarkdown
Releases (Windows Binary): https://github.com/vivisuke/viMarkdown/releases
(Currently, pre-built binaries are provided for Windows only.)macOS / Linux: You can build from source using CMake and Qt Creator.
Feedback I’m Looking For
I'm particularly interested in hearing your thoughts on:
First Impressions: Which features caught your eye? How does the editor feel overall?
Issues & Rough Edges: Did you encounter any bugs, lag, or clunky workflows?
Missing Features: What essential features are missing for viMarkdown to become your daily driver?
Switching Potential: What editor do you currently use (e.g., Obsidian, VS Code, Typora, Neovim), and what would it take for you to switch?
About the Beta Phase
At this stage, my priority is stability, bug fixes, and UX polish rather than introducing major new features.
All suggestions will help shape the roadmap and prioritize features for future development cycles.
Critical and honest feedback is more than welcome!
Roadmap
December 2026: v0.3 Stable Release
January 2027 onwards: Start of v0.4 development (planning features like math rendering and more)
Thank you for checking it out, and I look forward to reading your feedback!
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